Title:  Public Health Director of Planning and Healthcare Quality

Overview

Planning, coordination, and evaluation work involving the implementation of a department-wide strategic plan and statewide State Health Improvement Plan. Coordinates cross-cutting program initiatives, addressees departmental priorities and manages and directs selected initiatives. Manages multiple areas of the Department including Performance Management and Quality Improvement, Accreditation, Workforce Development and multiple diverse quality improvement projects. Reports to Deputy Commissioner.

Who May Apply

This position, Public Health Director of Planning and Healthcare Quality (Job Requisition #36347), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact kelly.dougherty@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

 

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS:  Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.  In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Environmental Factors

Duties are typically performed in a standard office setting. Some travel is required for which private means of transportation should be available. Incumbents may need to work evenings or weekends and speak before public groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Planning, or a health field and at least five years at a professional level in planning, public health, public administration or human services including at least two years in management with supervisory responsibilities.

OR

A doctoral degree in Public Health or Planning and at least 3 years at a professional level in planning, public health, public administration or human services including at least two years in management with supervisory responsibilities.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.